Published in the Abbotsford Mission Times from 11/16/2010 - 11/17/2010 as well as the Vancouver Sun & Province. HOBBS, WILLIAM CLARENCE "BILL" HOBBS, William Clarence (Bill) It is with deep sadness Bill passed away November 10, 2010 at the Menno Hospital in Abbotsford. He fought a courageous battle with Aleizmers for the last three years, and macular degeneration for ten years. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie, married 64 years however they are from the same small town and have known each other for 86 years. He is also survived by his son Ron, daughter in law Brenda, loving grand children, Toresa, Paul, and Tyler. The grand children were the light of his life and he always played with them or helped him in his garden. He is also survived by his brother Bob in Charlottetown, Sister Eleanor Rutherford, brother in law Doug in Sydney, Dorothy White sister in law Halifax, brother in law Allan Kane in Westbank. Bill has many special nieces and nephews from coast to coast. Predeceased by his father, mother, brothers Howard, Arnold, and Sister Louise. He never complained about his illness, and stated it is just father time. He had a strong faith, and he often said Oh God Love You. Bill was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on July 14, 1923, and the family moved shortly afterwards to Georgetown Prince Edward Island which he called home. Bill joined the RCAF in 1942 as a wireless operator serving with the British Commonwealth Air Command. After the War he was an electrician in PEI for three years, and then joined the RCAF serving for a total of 25 years as an Instrument and Electric technician. He was an instructor in the RCAF teaching many classes in his field. Dad always said family was first, and he held this dear to his heart. He always was a kind and gentle man, giving all he had for family or any challenge that came his way. Bill, Marjorie, and Ron moved to Calgary from Nova Scotia in 1969 where he worked for fourteen years with Nova Corporation. He received wonderful praises from the president of company on his retirement in 1984. In 1984 Bill and Marjorie moved to Abbotsford where they now call home. Bill was a wonderful husband and they had a very special marriage spanning 64 years. As a Dad, he was the best, as a mentor, teacher, and friend. He was blessed with three grandchildren. He always had time to tinker in the garden, watch their sports, play cards, or go for a walk. He was an excellent baseball player, and curler, he enjoyed cheering on either the Habs or Roughriders. He was a proud member of the Legion for 40 years. He was a dedicated Grand Mason for over 50 years, and Eastern Star. The family would like to thank the staff at the Menno Hospital for their excellent care and compassion over the last year, and Dr. Ian Morrison. Service will be held Saturday November 20th at 3:00 P.M. at Trinity United Church on George Ferguson Way in Abbotsford, with a small reception to follow.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNIB or the Alzheimer's Society. Published in the Abbotsford Mission Times from 11/16/2010 - 11/17/2010